Come learn from educator and student experiences about building inclusive education across Connecticut. The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity will be joined by the Connecticut Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Coalition and the University of Connecticut’s Asian and Asian American Studies Institute to host the 4th Annual AAPI Education Symposium on August 14.
This year’s symposium places students, educators, and community member perspectives at the center of an important dialogue about what inclusive education looks like and what it takes to build it. Through panel discussions, presentations, and open dialogue, attendees will hear directly from those with the most at stake in shaping Connecticut’s educational landscape.
When: Friday, August 14, 5 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Legislative Office Building Room 2C and 2nd Floor Atrium, 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106
Cost: Free!
Dinner will be provided – to ensure an accurate meal count, please register by August 10. Free parking is available in the garage behind the building.
Topics will include:
- Youth violence prevention – exploring youth-driven approaches to safety and violence prevention
- Multilingual learner experiences and updates – elevating the voices of students navigating education in multiple languages and highlighting policy developments affecting their access and success
- Student data – examining how AAPI student data is collected, categorized, and used to inform decisions, and where critical gaps remain
